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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Tunnicliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 2010.


Electoral Reform

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will implement their 1997 manifesto commitment on electoral reform.
Answer

My Lords, the other place voted last night by 365 votes to 187 in favour of amendments to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill to provide for a referendum to take place before the end of October 2011, offering a choice between the current system for elections to the House of Commons and the alternative vote system.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
717 c730 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Electoral systems General elections Reform
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk